• A thorough case history to acquaint us with your medical history and special visual needs relating to your occupation and areas of special interest.
• Eye health testing including a glaucoma test, a retinal evaluation (with dilation when necessary), and biomicroscopy to check for cataracts and other eye diseases
• A refraction to diagnose farsighted, nearsighted, and presbyopic patients as well as those patients with astigmatism (this also assists in determining your prescription).
• Oculormotility testing to check eye movement and tracking ability
• Binocularity tests to evaluate how well your eyes work together.
• Accommodative tests to check the focusing system.
• Depth perception, color vision and peripheral testing.

Vision Exams for Children

The American Optometric Association recommends that pre-school children receive a complete vision exam at the ages of six months, three years and five years.  It is particularly important that a child have a complete evaluation in the summer prior to entry into Kindergarten.  While in school, yearly evaluations are recommended. 

Vision Exams for Adults

The American Optometric Association recommends a yearly eye exam for adults -- not only to detect and to diagnose vision changes or problems -- but, also to maintain eye health.  For example, glaucoma, a disease caused by increased pressure in the eye, commonly goes unnoticed by adults.  Regular vision examinations are also important for the prevention of vision problems created or aggravated by today's academic and professional demands.

21st century lifestyles demand more from our vision than ever before.  Adults in our technological society constantly use their near vision at work and at home.  Environmental stresses on the visual system (including excessive computer use or close work) can sometimes induce headaches and/or visual difficulties which can be effectively treated with corrective lenses and/or Vision Therapy.

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